Conflict Style Test

Based on the Thomas-Kilmann model. Five ways humans fight — find yours, its hidden cost, and the skill that upgrades it.

🔐 Free Google sign-in (no password) so your report is saved and shareable. No card required to see your score.

What this test measures

The Conflict Style Test scores you on 5 outcome types using 8 scenario questions. Nothing is timed and there are no trick questions — pick the answer that is closest to what you actually do, not what sounds best. When you finish, your report ranks every type from strongest to weakest, so you can see at a glance where the leverage is and where the leak is.

The 5 possible outcomes

Each outcome describes a specific set of strengths and costs, not a label. The full report names your type and your runner-up — the blend is where the useful advice lives.

The Competitor (My way)You win arguments — often. Directness cuts through fog, but winning points can quietly cost you…
The Collaborator (Our way)You turn conflict into breakthroughs. You dig for the need behind the position — the rarest and most powerful…
The Compromiser (Middle way)You keep things moving. Fair splits end stalemates fast. Your risk: settling before the real solution appears.
The Avoider (No way)You keep the peace on the surface. Some storms genuinely pass — but unresolved issues rot silently. Your…
The Accommodator (Your way)You give ground generously and people love you for it. The hidden tax: your needs don't vanish, they become…

Sample questions

These are real questions from the test, exactly as you will see them. The full test has all of them — same style, no filler.

1. When a disagreement heats up, you first...

  1. State my position clearly
  2. Look for what we both actually need
  3. Suggest meeting in the middle
  4. Change the topic or leave the room
  5. Let them have it their way

2. In a conflict, you care most about...

  1. Winning the point
  2. Solving it so both sides win
  3. Ending it quickly and fairly
  4. Not making it worse
  5. The relationship, not the issue

3. Your friends would say you...

  1. Don't back down
  2. Turn fights into breakthroughs
  3. Are fair and pragmatic
  4. Go quiet when things tense up
  5. Always put others first

How the scoring works

Every option nudges you toward one of the 5 outcomes. Your totals decide the winner and the runner-up, which is why the report can describe your blend rather than putting you in a single box. Two people with the same headline result often have different second-place types — that difference is where most of the practical advice comes from.

Your answers are not published and are not used to score you against anyone else. You can retake the test; a retake replaces the previous result.

What's inside the free and full report

What you getFree reportFull report
Overall score / result✓✓
Strongest and weakest trait✓✓
One-line takeaway✓✓
Full breakdown of all 5 types—✓
Personalised recommendations for each gap—✓
90-day action plan—✓
Downloadable PDF + shareable link—✓

The full report is a one-off $12.99, not a subscription. The $49 All-Access pass unlocks every test on the site.

Who it is for

Arguments repeat because the pattern repeats. Naming the pattern — pursue and withdraw, escalate and shut down — is what makes it changeable. This test is built to name it precisely enough to be useful in the next conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Conflict Style Test really free?

Yes. You answer all 8 questions and get a basic report at no cost — overall result plus your strongest and weakest type. The full report is a one-off $12.99, no subscription.

How long does it take?

About 4 minutes. There is no timer, and you can reopen the link later — your position is saved in the browser.

Do I need an account?

A free Google sign-in is required before you start. It exists so your report is tied to you and can be reopened or shared, and it keeps the ratings on this site from being spammed. No password, no card.

How is it scored?

Each answer scores exactly one dimension. Dimensions are converted to 0–100 separately and then ranked — no hidden weighting, and nothing rolled into a single total you cannot inspect.

Is this a clinical or professional diagnosis?

No. It is an educational self-assessment built on published frameworks, not a validated clinical instrument, and it does not replace advice from a doctor, therapist, lawyer or accountant.

Can I use it with a team or with clients?

Yes. The shareable link lets one other person see your result, which is usually enough to start a useful conversation. For repeated or group use, the All-Access pass covers every test on the site for $49.

Ready to see your result?

8 questions, about 4 minutes, basic report free.

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